What flowers and green plants are good to grow in August? Five heat-tolerant, cold-tolerant, easy-care varieties
August weather is hot and muggy, but actually quite a few flowers and plants love to"put on a burst of energy" at this time, especially those that are both heat-tolerant and tough; with just casual care they can fill a pot. Today I will recommend five kinds that even beginners can easilyhold.
Rain lily:Rain lily, just hearing the name tells you how tough it is. In summer, what people fear most is a sudden heavy rainstorm, right? Other flowers may wilt after being soaked, but this one is fine; as soon as the rain stops and the sun comes out, it sends up a whole bunch of flowers, pink, white, and yellow, like small lilies, very lively. This flower needs no fuss at all; just dig up a bit of soil and bury a bulb, put it in a corner of the balcony, and there is no need to water it every day. Watering again once the soil dries is soon enough. The key is that it is not only heat-tolerant, but also will not die from freezing at a few degrees below zero in winter, so friends in the north can grow it too. It can bloom several times a year, with very high value for money.
Zinnia:Zinnia can bloom from summer all the way into autumn, with colors too many to count, red, orange, pink, and some with patterns; the petals layer upon layer, looking lively at a glance. Just scatter the seeds in soil and water them; after sprouting, they basically need no care. The more the sun shines, the more vigorously they bloom, and temperatures above 30 degrees are no problem at all. The only thing to note is not to plant them too densely; leave a little gap for ventilation, otherwise they easily get bugs. After one round of blooming, trim them and they can send up new flowers again. If beginners want to experience the joy of a pot bursting with blooms, choosing this is sure to be right.
Cosmos:Cosmos has slender stems topped with small petals, swaying in the wind, especially fresh and airy. This flower tolerates poor soil; just find a patch of ground or use a small flowerpot, scatter a few seeds, and it will live, growing happily even without fertilizer. No matter how hot summer gets, it is not afraid; just do not let the pot soil become waterlogged, otherwise the roots easily rot. It is not only heat-tolerant, but also still blooms when autumn turns a little cool, and the flowering period can stretch to before the first frost. It is suitable for friends who want to create a small garden; planted in a patch like little wildflowers, it looks especially photogenic.
Jasmine:There is no need to praise jasmine too much, right? In summer, who does not want jasmine fragrance drifting through the home? This flower likes heat; the more it is exposed to the sun, the more fragrant it is, and at a temperature of 35 degrees it still keeps pushing out buds. Usually remember to water when the soil is dry, and occasionally give it some rice-washing water (fermented), and the branches and leaves can grow especially vigorously. After flowering, trim the branches, and after a while it can bloom another round; just put it indoors in winter and do not let it freeze. Pick a few fresh ones and steep them in water, or pin them on clothes, and just smelling them is pleasant; growing it is not laborious either.
Blue plumbago:Blue plumbago, once it blooms it is a big mass of blue, and just looking at it lowers the temperature. This flower climbs extremely well and can grow along a railing or flower stand, forming a wall of flowers. The more the sun shines, the more it blooms; even if the leaves look a bit wilted from the sun, a little water immediately revives them. Usually prune it frequently, and it can grow more densely; in winter, just do not let the temperature drop below 0 degrees. It is not only easy to grow, but also especially good at blooming, flowering from early summer all the way into late autumn. Beginners can also grow it with lush branches and leaves, and the blue flowers look especially comfortable in summer.
Actually, there is no need to fear growing flowers in August; choosing the right varieties is most important. These five kinds of flowers can all withstand some rough treatment, are heat-tolerant and somewhat cold-resistant, and if you do not water too frequently and give them plenty of sun, they will grow well. Put a few pots at home, and just looking at them makes you happy.